drug addiction

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Concept having to do with the state or condition of habitual reliance upon a narcotic, opiate, or hallucinogen for psychotropic rather than medicinal purposes. For excessive use or misuse of drugs, use "drug abuse."
drug addiction
Accepted term: 14-Apr-2025